University of Sheffield located in Sheffield, the middle part of England, nearby Manchester, about 2 hours from London by train. Sheffield is the fourth largest city in England with population approx. of 569million. Sheffield is known the world over as the steel city and was famed for its industry in the heyday of the 1900s and remains a city of innovation to this day. With an amazing array of independent eateries and microbreweries, renowned live music, great outdoors, award-winning theatre, colourful street art, fascinating exhibitions and vibrant festivals year-round, there’s a lot to keep you entertained.